bad news for the GB
Following the British exit from Europe with Brexit...
And Trump's win at the White House...
It'll be interesting to see how the 'Anglo-American' world-power develops
darkspilver
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What does Trump Win mean for JWs?
by anointed1 intrump’s son-in-law buys watchtower hq, has big, beautiful plans for it.
http://www.brooklynpaper.com/stories/39/33/dtg-kushner-watchtower-deal-2016-08-12-bk.html.
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What were the old baptism questions?
by NikL ini was baptized in 1981 and i think the questions i was asked at the time are different from the ones they use now.. also, if they are different, when was the change made?.
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darkspilver
The following covers the years 1904 to 2006, which are the currently used questions as per Organized to Do Jehovah's Will page 209
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/210560/baptismal-questions-database
As a side note, you might also be interested in the following
Watchtower 15 October 1958 page 639
Questions From Readers: If a person has dedicated himself to Jehovah but arrives at the assembly late and does not hear the baptism talk and does not answer publicly the two questions there propounded, what should be done if this latecomer is immersed anyway?
If one arrives late for the discourse and does not answer the two questions, he may still have made an actual dedication of himself to Jehovah through Christ on the proper basis as is set forth in the two questions propounded to the baptism candidates. By his water baptism he has gone on record as having dedicated himself to God with a proper understanding of all that is involved therein, as comprehended in the two questions asked of the immersion candidates. However, such a one may not have satisfied the local service committee in this regard. Hence, before they enter the record of his water baptism upon his publisher’s report card they should assure themselves on this matter. In other words, they should call him before them and ask these questions and have them audibly answered in their presence. If the brother gives both answers in the affirmative, then the service committee will know that his understanding was proper at the time of his baptism and that it is valid. The committee may then conscientiously make a record of his water baptism as being binding and acceptable before Jehovah’s organization. But why be late at such an important occasion?
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Watchtower Online Donations Site In India
by Bangalore incheck this out.. .
http://jwindiagift.org/index.php.
bangalore.
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darkspilver
Hmm, sorry - as known post editing not currently working
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/5134153718693888/editing-posts
See also
Letter 29 November 2013 - Re: JWIndiaGift.org
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwqmWMK7dwtlMGFFY3V1eEdhMUE/view
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Watchtower Online Donations Site In India
by Bangalore incheck this out.. .
http://jwindiagift.org/index.php.
bangalore.
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darkspilver
Well the cricket is on...
but interesting regarding the financial system in India today...
Without warning Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the existing 500 and 1,000 rupee banknotes (equivalent US$7.50 and US$15.00) will be withdrawn from the financial system TONIGHT.
Letter 21 March 2016 - Re: Donations to “Jehovah’s Witnesses of India”
Since November 2000, our preaching work in India has been under financial restrictions. These restrictions prevent foreign donors and institutions from sending contributions to the legal entities used for the Kingdom work in India. Hence, the India branch continues to depend on the support of those who are Indian citizens to care for special pioneers, the translation of literature into various Indian languages, and the construction of Kingdom Halls throughout the country.
We are pleased to inform you that publishers with Indian passports who wish to donate towards the Kingdom work in India may be able to do so using the www.jwindiagift.org website.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0BwqmWMK7dwtlTS1iLTQ0NVpmd3c/view
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This really Appeared
by snugglebunny ini don't know if this will be of any use to our cousins from across the pond, but the principal of a uk school or college is generally referred to as simply "the head".. .
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darkspilver
Original story from website:
It won the 2012 Annual Press Funnies Poll at Hold The Front Page, it was up against
Gloucestershire Echo: "Girls schools still offering ‘something special’ – head"
Hackney Gazette: "Man jailed for crack in bum"
Weston, Worle and Somerset Mercury: "Jesus rubbishes mum’s sex claims"http://www.holdthefrontpage.co.uk/2012/news/runaway-poll-win-for-girls-school-head-line/
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Bethel Warwick Address?
by TheWonderofYou inwhat is the correct address of bethel warwick.
is this the house no.
1 of gods kingdom drive?
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What is the correct address of Bethel Warwick
According to the following webpage....
https://www.jw.org/en/jehovahs-witnesses/offices/united-states/
Patterson
- 100 Watchtower Dr. (2891 Route 22), PATTERSON NY 12563
https://a.zozi.com/#/express/patterson-jehovahswitnessesny/products/167452
https://goo.gl/maps/oWSHjx8XE2Q2
Wallkill
- 900 Red Mills Rd, WALLKILL NY 12589
https://a.zozi.com/#/express/wallkill-jehovahswitnessesny/products/172802
https://goo.gl/maps/rqwdMkNNNCo
Warwick
- 1 Kings Dr, TUXEDO PARK NY 10987
https://a.zozi.com/#/express/watchtower-jehovahswitnessesny/products/167383
https://goo.gl/maps/6tNFj4Y58E72
- 100 Watchtower Dr. (2891 Route 22), PATTERSON NY 12563
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UK's NSPCC REJECTS 'mandatory reporting' of suspected child abuse
by darkspilver inlarge article at the top of page 20 in today's - 6th november 2016 - sunday observer, the 'sister' newspaper in the uk of the guardian which only prints monday to saturday.. the national society for the prevention of cruelty to children - nspcc - is the uk's leading children's charity, specialising in child protection and are the only uk children's charity with statutory powers and that means they can take action to safeguard children at risk of abuse.. the headline in the web version is slightly different, but the rest of the article appears to be the same.
nspcc rejects plan for 'mandatory reporting' of suspected child abuse.
the government’s consultation on reporting and acting on child abuse and neglect was launched amid concerns about past abuse in some of the country’s major institutions.
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darkspilver
Large article at the top of page 20 in today's - 6th November 2016 - Sunday Observer, the 'sister' newspaper in the UK of The Guardian which only prints Monday to Saturday.
The National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children - NSPCC - is the UK's leading children's charity, specialising in child protection and are the only UK children's charity with statutory powers and that means they can take action to safeguard children at risk of abuse.
The headline in the web version is slightly different, but the rest of the article appears to be the same
NSPCC rejects plan for 'mandatory reporting' of suspected child abuse
The government’s consultation on reporting and acting on child abuse and neglect was launched amid concerns about past abuse in some of the country’s major institutions. High-profile inquiries, such as that into the paedophile Jimmy Savile, revealed how many people suspected abuse but failed to report their fears.
Under the new proposal teachers, doctors and other employees in regulated professions who work with children would be legally obliged to report suspicions that a child was being abused. However, the plan has been rejected by the NSPCC.
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2016/nov/05/nspcc-rejects-bid-to-stop-abuse
The article goes on to explain that submissions to the government's consultation regarding mandatory reporting reveal:
AGAINST Mandatory Reporting
FOR Mandatory Reporting
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Does Anyone Recognize This Canadian Elder?
by berrygerry inhttp://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/jehovah-s-witnesses-incapable-of-free-informed-refusal-of-blood-former-adherent-says-1.3829778.
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darkspilver
Hi stuckinarut2
Yes, he has posted here.
He has posted here you say Rebel8??
Really?
I believe rebel8 is referring to Lawrence Hughes?......
The newspaper article linked to in the OP was based around an interview with Lawrence Hughes.
The picture posted in the OP, from that newspaper article, is described as being of his daughter's funeral. Bethany.
Lawrence Hughes has posted in the forum - for exampe:
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/111763/shunned-father-deathsuit-against-watchtower-update
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Advanced Warning I - WT August 2016 "Study" articles re "Reaching Out"
by Nicholaus Kopernicus inthe brief outline for this item makes reference to the most recent wt on the subject of "reaching out" (august 2016 - pages 20 - 29) if you are a jehovah's witness and thinking about becoming a ministerial servant or elder, then please consider the following information prior to attending the kh for this week’s wt “study” and the week after.
first - if you hope to become an elder, in the uk you will also become a charitable trustee.
you will not be given any training for this part of your role.
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darkspilver
Hi zeb!
"These Jehovah witness elders are shown themselves to be woefully ignorant of standard practices in the real world, seriously unprepared for the hearings, completely lacking in compassion for the victim and untrained to be real shepherds and all have consistently poor memories."
Australian Royal Commission.all the ARC stuff is online isn't it, I've looked, but can't find the above quote - where did you find it?
Was it said by the ARC Chair, or in one of the submissions / statements made at the ARC, rather than by the ARC?
I'm not disagreeing with the quote, just wondering with how it's presented
TIA
Any update on where the quote is from that you gave above?
All the ARC stuff is online - transcripts, submissions etc - so can you give a link please
TIA
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darkspilver
Hi freddo
ignoring the post 9/11 fall-out, it's interesting to see be reminded of some of the apparent reasoning for not moving previously.
Of course what's changed now is that they'll need a much smaller footprint - but the move was to Essex was all in place before the major downsizing - as can be seen comparing the original Essex scheme with the current one.
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/42605/reason-uk-bethel-move-scrapped
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/21046/report-from-publishing-committee
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/13739/re-milton-keynes
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/15342/wtbts-preparing-downsize
https://www.jehovahs-witness.com/topic/14670/bethel-move-scrapped
